Banana Syrup
Banana syrup offers a tasty way to infuse banana flavor into various recipes. It consists primarily of bananas, sugar and water. When prepared properly, it results in a sweet yet fruity sauce that highlights the banana's distinct and natural taste. The syrup often comes as a thin, easily poured consistency allowing it to seamlessly blend into different applications either as a simple enhancement or creative new use.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 ripe bananas
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Get the bananas ready by peeling them and cutting them into small slices.
- In a small pot, mix the sugar and water together. Set the pot on medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar fully dissolves.
- After the sugar dissolves, add the salt and banana slices. Lower the heat and let it simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking and to help the bananas soften and blend.
- Once the mixture has simmered, take it off the heat and mix in the vanilla extract. Let it cool for a few minutes before handling.
- After the mixture has slightly cooled, pour it through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean container to separate the banana pieces from the syrup.
- Allow the syrup to reach room temperature, then transfer it into a jar or bottle for storage.